African Library and Information Associations and Institutions -AfLIA

The African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) commonly referred to as AfLIA, is an international not-for-profit organization headquartered in Accra, Ghana. It is an organization that promotes the interests of library and information associations, library and information services, librarians and information workers and the communities they serve in Africa. The Association is registered under the laws of Ghana as an NGO. It is managed under the general guidelines of the Constitution and its by-laws.
History
In May, 2011, a presentation was made at the 1st African Library Summit held in Muldersdrift, South Africa, by Dr. Helena Asamoah-Hassan. An Exploratory Committee was charged with the task and mandated to report back to the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Africa Section. After extensive consultations with stakeholders, the Exploratory Committee recommended the formation of the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) which was accepted by the IFLA Africa Section. An Interim Committee was elected at the Mid Term Meeting of the IFLA Africa Section in February, 2013 in Abuja, Nigeria to manage the affairs of AfLIA for two years.
The African Library and Information Associations and Institutions - AfLIA was formally launched on Friday, 5 July, 2013 during the 2nd African Library Summit hosted by the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria, South Africa. A General meeting of members was held at the 3rd African Library Summit and 1st AfLIA Conference in Accra, Ghana on 2nd June 2015 at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) where the Constitution was amended and approved and a newly elected Governing Council including Section Chairs took office.
Membership
AfLIA is an Association largely characterized by institutional membership
On the other hand, AfLIA is also a member of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), another international body representing the interests of people who rely on libraries and information professionals.
Governance Structure
AfLIA is managed under the general guidelines of the Constitution and the Bye-Laws.
Library Type Sections
Currently there are seven sections in AfLIA. Executives of the Sections are elected by the sectional members every two years. Chairpersons of Sections become automatic members of the Governing Council.
Partners
AfLIA has a partnership with several organisations including
*African Union
*Bibliotheca Alexandrina of The Arab Republic of Egypt
*Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
*European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations (EBLIDA)
* International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
* OER Africa
*Public Library Association (PLA) of the American Library Association
* The Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA), University of Washington
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* World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

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